An Evening with the Riley Museum: Black Rosies - The African American Heroines of WWII
Presented by filmmaker, historian, and author Gregory S. Cooke, this engaging program will explore the remarkable yet often overlooked contributions of African American women during World War II.
Start Date
Jun. 11, 2026
Time
06:00 pm
Location
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee200 S. Duval St
Tallahassee FL 32301
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Drawing from his award-winning documentary Invisible Warriors, Gregory Cooke’s lecture shares the stories of the African American women who made vital contributions during World War II while overcoming the dual barriers of racism and sexism. He highlights their resilience as they broke into industrial jobs and government administrative roles that had previously been closed to them.
Through this lecture, Cooke emphasizes how these “Invisible Warriors” played a crucial role in the war effort, as well as their lasting impact on American history and the ongoing fight for equality.
